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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 626.18 and 314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 626.18 and 314.82 is: 470.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 626.18 = 314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/626.18 = 314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 626.18 × 314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 197,132.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,132.41/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.84

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